A Wartime Christmas at Rookery House — Rosie Hendry

With the first Christmas of the war only a few weeks away, thoughts turn to family and friends in this Rookery House novella…December 1939Hettie Brown, former Cook at Great Plumstead Hall, has been happily retired since the summer, but when she hears some shocking news, it unsettles her and makes her question her new life at Rookery House.Expectant mother, Gloria Jessop, is having doubts about her new evacuated life in the village. She's missing her children and husband, and since there's been none of the expected bombing in London, she's tempted to return and unite her family. But is that the right thing to do?The prospect of Christmas in a time of war isn't easy for anyone, with loved ones away and homes and communities left behind. Hettie and Gloria decide to take action and quickly hatch a plan. Can they support each other, celebrate Christmas, and bring the whole village together in their time of need?An uplifting and warm-hearted Christmas story with much-loved characters from the Rookery Houseseries by award winning author Rosie Hendry.Readers absolutely love Rosie Hendry's books:I enjoy the fabulous communities that Rosie creates within her stories, they are so uplifting and inspiring… Rosie Hendry's gorgeous books are historical fiction at it's very best. – Susanne B Net Galley ReviewerRosie has the knack of being able to make the Second World War come alive. Rosie has clearly done a lot of research into Wartime Britain and this shines through in the quality of her writing. – Gingerbookgeek book blogthe writing is wonderful, very descriptive and emotive. - The Comfy Chair Blog Good ReadsRosie Hendry's style is effortless to read making for a heart-warming and feel-good reading experience. – Linda Hill – Good ReadsSuch a lovely read, that I read it within one day! – Literacy Indulgence blogCall the Midwife fans are going to love Rosie Hendry's delightful, dramatic and engrossing new saga that sparkles with so much warmth and heart. - Bookish Jottings blog